Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Sasser, KY area (ZIP 40741). These include 73 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.1M. These events have resulted in 35 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (73 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $113K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.9M in documented property damage. 30 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Sasser has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $99K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Sasser has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2016.
Sasser has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sasser was 4.5" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $32M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 2, 2001), causing $17.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40741 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sasser, KY, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32M in property damage.
Yes, Sasser (ZIP 40741) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $113K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Sasser has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $36.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40741 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $32M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.1M in property damage in the Sasser, KY area (ZIP 40741). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →